Education
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery receives prestigious Artsmark Award
Pupils and staff at Garlinge Primary School and Nursery are celebrating after receiving a prestigious Artsmark Award in a momentous […]
Month: February 2022
Education
Holy Trinity & St John’s pupils take part in football fun
Year 6 pupils at Holy Trinity & St John’s Primary School in Margate enjoyed a morning learning about how heart […]
Sport
Broadstairs racing driver Michael Crees signs new deal
Broadstairs racing driver Michael Crees will make a very welcome return to the UK’s premier motor racing category this year […]
News
Filming starts in Thanet for Sam Mendes movie Empire of Light
Filming has started today (February 28) for Sam Mendes movie Empire of Light with crews spotted at Margate Town Hall […]
Opinion
Opinion with South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay: The reality on the ground in Ukraine
I write my regular piece on the back of what is important to report to you, sometimes on local issues, […]
News
New digital system for real time info on waste and recycling services
Thanet council is launching a new digital system for residents to access waste and recycling services online. People can view […]
News
South East Coast Ambulance Service joins Work Without Fear campaign in face of growing violence against staff
South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) joins colleagues across England in supporting the launch of a national campaign today (February […]
News
Man jailed for possessing explosives in 2016 sentenced to added 2 year term after weapons found in cell
A man who was jailed for 19 years in 2016 after being caught with weapons in a police operation cracking […]
Business
12 jobs created with Deichmann store opening at Westwood Cross
Shoe store Deichmann, is set to open its doors in Westwood Cross tomorrow (March 1). Deichmann’s new 668 metre squared […]
Opinion
Opinion with Matthew Munson: March will be a month of milestones
Well, there you have it; half-term is gone, and the first week back at school is done. Getting back into […]
News
Last chance to view LGBT+ History Month exhibitions at The Margate School
Tomorrow (February 28) is the ast chance to view two exhibitions at The Margate School for LGBT+ History Month programme […]
Community
Thanet community news: Tough Mudder; Friends of QEQM; Yvonne Durbidge; male voice choir; Stonelees planting; Rotarians and call for new magistrates
Thanet Male Voice Choir Thanet Male Voice Choir held its 45th Annual General Meeting last night at St Andrew’s Church […]
Events
Broadstairs author to host Break The Bias Through Storytelling event in Broadstairs
BreakTheBias Through Storytelling will be held in Broadstairs as part of a programme to mark International Women’s Day. The event, also part of […]
Sport
Pitchside: Ramsgate shine as bright as the Sun
By pitchside reporter Andy Mason Phoenix Sports (0) 1 Ramsgate (2) 3 Odedoyin (90+1) Coyle (35) […]
Business
Toll Gate Kiosk becomes kit sponsor for Ramsgate U15s girls team
One of Ramsgate’s smallest hospitality businesses has become a sponsor for the Ramsgate U15s girls team. The Toll Gate Kiosk […]
News
Turner Contemporary illuminated with colours of Ukraine flag
Turner Contemporary in Margate has been illuminated in the colours of the Ukraine flag in a show of support for […]
News
Health campaigners demo at QEQM calls for ’emergency action’
Campaigners from across Kent gathered outside Margate’s QEQM hospital yesterday (February 26) to call for emergency action to save lives. […]
News
Crews attend Birchington property fire started by log burner
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a fire in the ceiling of a property on Green […]
Business
Broadstairs friends’ Seaside Kids Casting agency getting youngsters into TV, film and on stage
A casting agency set up in Broadstairs during the covid pandemic has gone nationwide within just two years. Seaside Kids […]
Events
Projects for £22m Margate Town Deal scheme on show at Turner Contemporary pop-up event
Some 250 people have booked to visit a pop-up exhibition at Turner Contemporary today (February 26) showing projects being developed […]
News
Moped rider treated for injuries following crash in Ramsgate
Paramedics are treating a moped rider at the scene following a crash in Ramsgate. Kent Police was called at around […]
News
Pegwell Bay play park to shut for improvement works
Pegwell Bay play park will shut on Monday (February 28) for improvements works. Kent Country Parks has received £1.1million of […]
Education
Satellite expansion plans for Foreland Fields School
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Expansion plans have been tabled for a Ramsgate special school which caters for pupils […]
News
Ramsgate – and isle nature expert Nik Mitchell – star in new music video by The Lucky 13s
Ramsgate features in a new music video by up and coming band Lucky 13s – with Minster nature enthusiast Nik […]
Education
Actor Connor Curren chats about career and autism to Laleham Gap students
West-end and TV actor Connor Curren this week took time out from his busy touring schedule to take part in […]
News
Tribute paid to “determined” and “brave” former councillor Mary Dwyer-King
Tribute has been paid to former district and town councillor Mary Dwyer-King who sadly passed away on February 14. Labour […]
Education
St Lawrence juniors to welcome Thanet author Tamara Macfarlane for World Book Day
St Lawrence junior college in Ramsgate is gearing up for the 25th anniversary of World Book Day next month with […]
News
‘Amazing’ medical teams and Thanet teens they helped feature in Emergency on Channel 4
By Liz Crudgington When 18-year-old Leyton Bridgewater set off on his motorbike one summer’s evening, it was just the same […]
Opinion
Opinion with North Thanet MP Sir Roger Gale: The Russian invasion of Ukraine
As the song says, “When will they ever learn……”? In 1956, when I was a thirteen year-old schoolboy, Russian tanks […]
Events
Eric & Ern take to the stage at Margate’s Theatre Royal
Critically acclaimed and Olivier Award-nominated for their uncanny portrayal of the comedy duo, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, Ian Ashpitel […]